The Journey To The Brockleheart Sky
Chapter 2: The Surrogate Mother
The sky was gray, their faces present were too mellow. The greatest loss in the history of Obeliqia.
Julia Glories, wrapped in a white cloth all over her legs. The controller of these 5 elements froze, dying without cause. Even this Obeliqia hero had managed to temper the Dark War before. However, he lost to the fate that has been outlined by the Creator. Previously, he had been declared dead in a war against an obnoxious tyrannical figure. Even he lost a lot of blood the moment it happened. But he was fine at the time.
In a city under Brockleheart Sky, the whole country mourned. Padma Glories, sobbing in the corner of the pulpit where the skinny body was placed.
All lowered their heads, confused by Yovanka's prophecy becoming real. Will other predictions happen? Is the second Dark War going to attack Arsk and Okrey, even spread throughout this twilight-hugging country?
The little girl in the red hood grinned, "It's not over yet" she whispered to Padma. Herms doesn't like to see witches.
The Brockleheart witches fired sticks into the sky, a yellowish light filling the sky. The waterbenders approached, making a cradle of dew beneath Julia Glories' body.
The earthbender, knocking on the earth with a black stick and stomping on the feet, split the ground around Dahlia's lifted body.
The air controllers took over, the gusts of some girls wearing silk skirts pushing the Glories' bodies over the created burrow.
Padma stood up and approached her mother's body. In accordance with the tradition of the Flore nation, only family members are entitled to do the process of 'seeding the corpse'.
Padma placed her left hand over Dahlia's belly, pushing her down until she touched the bottom of the hole. Plant controllers immediately flooded the hole with beautiful, fragrant flowers.
Funeral's done. But Padma's sorrow was not over.
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Today Herms is selecting a surrogate mother for Marry. After the funeral yesterday, Padma was still not willing to touch her own daughter. With an idea from Laura, Herms decides to find a surrogate mother instead.
Having a big name in this city makes Herms easy to get what he wants.
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So many mothers were standing in front of her house, some seemed to be carrying their babies. You're crazy not to be tempted by 10 gold pieces a day, you're a fool if you're not willing to stay in this place for free.
Of the many women who came, Herms saw someone he knew, standing among a crowd of people.
Herms decided to go out and approach the man.
"Sue?"
"Herms!" her call suddenly hugged Herms. The people who saw were whispering.
"How are you? What are you doing here?" herms took off her embrace.
"I heard the news about you looking for a surrogate mother, so I'm heading over here" the blood-red haired woman said.
"What do you mean?" Herms was confused, how could his old friend be here?
"I want to help you, because honestly I and my son also need a place to stay."
"How's Oliver doing?"
"He's gone! Unfortunately," he said bowed, holding the little girl by his side.
"Come, in! Let's just talk inside." Seeing the woman, the selection was canceled because Herms' meeting with her actually ended in gossip from the people who came.
Their conversation in the living room looked very serious.
"What happened to you Susan? Didn't you go to Russia six months ago to treat Oliver?"
"No Herms, I'm late. Oliver is dead."
"Then, how are you? And your kids?"
"I'm so sorry, Sue!" herms said to the tattooed woman on her arm.
"Forget it, it's already a risk I have to face. How are you and Padma doing? Why do you have to find a surrogate mother?" revealed.
"A very long story Sue. I was wondering, what was Oliver's death because of the wounds I gave him?" Herms.
"Yes, but he deserves it. He betrayed you, betrayed Brockleheart!" Susan clasped tightly onto the light purple handkerchief.
"I'm sorry, it made you a man who didn't have a husband. I didn't think it would kill him!"
"Here is Herms, where's your baby? I want to see it!" susan stood up.
"Follow me, I'll show you my beautiful baby "
Before heading to Marry's room, Herms escorts Susan to Padma's room first. Seeing that state of affairs, Susan could only remain silent, there was something in her eyes. Susan walked over to Padma who looked a little thin.
"Felma! It's me Sue, Susan Smith. Your roommate at Brockleheart Sky, remember?" susan asked touching Padma's cold face, Padma simply nodded lightly and continued her blank stare. "Herms what happened to him?" susan approached Herms.
"I'll tell you as I head to Marry's room! Go Jennifer!" said Herms holding the brunette.
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After recounting everything that happened, Herms seemed unable to contain his sadness. Susan touched the broad shoulder of the mind controller, she smiled looking into Herms' eyes. A calming look and smile. Anyone can fall in love when they see that deathly smile, too sweet to face.
Herms shows Mary to Susan, meeting them like fate. An old friend who was finally met because of fate. Susan who lost a baby and Marry is a baby that is not so expected by the mother.
"Waah .. She's beautiful. If only my son were still alive, I would have betrothed them both," the babble made Herms laugh lightly, for a moment he forgot what was going on.
"Mother ..Mom I want to go home!" whining the little girl.
"Jennifer?" call Herms to touch little Jennifer, Jennifer refused and hugged her mother who was sitting in the seat of Marry's.
"Darling, we'll stay here! With Uncle Herms and Aunt Padma, you'll have a sister! So shut up and don't whine!" bright Susan touched Jennifer's hair, made her quiet.
Susan's arrival in this place, like a boon to Herms. In addition to being a surrogate mother, Susan donated her ASI to Marry. A form of sacrifice that was effective for Herms.
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Three months have passed.
Susan Smith has been Marry's surrogate mother. Padma, meanwhile, is now beginning to show signs of significant change in her pain.
Since Marry's birth, in addition to the shock of the incident that befell his mother, Padma was also stricken with an illness because of her guilt. A Flore disease that comes from excessive sadness, the disease eats away at his heart and soul.
A few days ago.
On a suddenly silent morning, after Mary's cry subsided. Herms was surprised to find Padma there, lulling the princess with a look of love.
Now her condition is getting better, even occasionally Padma began breastfeeding Marry.
Not only that, Jennifer was getting familiar with Padma. Padma did not mind Susan's presence in her home and her role as surrogate mother.
The proximity of Jennifer and Padma was made boomerang by Susan, to launch his secret plan.
Susan gets closer to Marry, while Jennifer gets closer to Herms and Padma. The big plan, is dancing on his head. An extraordinary plan that can only be done if it continues to stick and become a pest in this household.
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